Psychological Publishing

Psychological Manipulation explains how to get others to say ‘‘yes’’ to your plans, enhance your charisma and personal impact, get a pay rise, and artfully and masterfully persuade, influence and down-right manipulate anyone or anything that gets in your way. Learn universal laws and mental hacks that get the best results out of yourself and others, and how to maximize your power of presence in order to effortlessly dominate and lead situations and interactions toward more desired outcomes.

It’s been exactly one year since Cheryl Bradley was found dead in her bathtub, dressed in a wedding gown with her ring finger severed. With no leads and no more evidence, the case had gone cold. That is, until another young woman is found murdered and posed in the same fashion.

"Thus Spoke Zarathustra" by Friedrich Nietzsche is a profound and influential philosophical work that follows the journey of Zarathustra, a sage who retreats into the mountains for solitude and enlightenment. After years of contemplation, Zarathustra returns to share his insights with humanity. Through a series of parables, discourses, and aphorisms, Zarathustra explores complex themes such as the death of God, the will to power, and the concept of the Übermensch, or superman.

Henry Thompson, is a British retired teacher and he and his wife are highly respected members of the Bangkok ex-pat community. So why suddenly, beyond belief does he up and rob his local bank in bewildering circumstances. His friends rally around, they believe the stress of him being the only care-giver too his 'troubled' wife has become all too much. The Thai Police though, are not so sympathetic, they are sure they have their man. However despite the evidence piling up against him, a befuddled Henry steadfastly refuses to remember or too confess to his crime. Moreover, there is something ...

Six-year-old Helen and Ellie are identical twins, but Helen is smarter, more popular, and their mother’s favorite. Ellie, on the other hand, requires special instruction at school, is friendless, and is punished at every turn. Until they decide to swap places--just for fun, and just for one day--and Ellie refuses to switch back. Everything of Helen’s, from her toys to her friends to her identity, now belongs to her sister. With those around her oblivious to her plight, the girl who used to be Helen loses her sense of self.

After vowing never to return, Kara Wade is back in New York City. She’s come to claim the body of her twin sister, Kelly, and to find out how she died. No secret as to the cause of death - a nearly nude, 12-story plunge from a room in the Plaza Hotel - but Kara is determined to learn what led to that plunge. Enlisting the help of an old lover, now an NYPD detective, Kara delves into her sister’s life. Startling and bizarre facts begin to surface. Instead of answers, Kara finds more questions. Who was the stranger Kelly became during the months prior to her death?

When Helen Whitmore's stepson brings home a new girlfriend one evening, her already imperfect family begins to tip towards breaking point. Diana is smart, beautiful, feisty and clearly out to cause trouble. Then an old photograph resurfaces that threatens to uncover a long-buried secret, one that Helen has taken great care to keep hidden in the past. Only one person could have that photograph – and she is dead. Helen immediately suspects that Diana is connected somehow, but before she can confront her, Diana is found dead and the entire family has motive.

Local police have announced that they're closing the investigation of the suspected drowning of 37-year-old painter Colleen Westcott. She disappeared on April 11, 2010, and her car was found parked near the waterfront in Cleveland two days later, but her body has never been found. I close the online search window, annoyed. These articles never have enough detail. They think my husband's first wife disappeared, or they think she is dead. My phone rings. The only answer to my hello is empty static. When the voice does finally come. A wave of panic spreads. It's Colleen.

On an isolated beach set against a lonely windswept coastline, a pale figure sits serenely against a sand dune staring out to sea. His hands are folded neatly in his lap, his ankles are crossed and there is a faint smile on his otherwise lifeless face. Months later, after a fruitless investigation, the nameless stranger is buried in an unmarked grave. But the mystery of his life and death lingers on, drawing the nearby villagers into its wake. From strandings to shipwrecks, it is not the first time that strangeness has washed up on their shores.

6:30 a.m. A cloud of black smoke rises over Gamson Road, it angrily ascends above the pandemonium. The growing fiery black hell has come straight from that dark room where nightmares are born. Those who have sworn allegiance to the Ivory Tower and all who dwell there, quake in their boots as the black smoke rises before them, threatening to fill their lungs with burning death. To his satisfaction the growing giant resembles Godzilla, towering over the wreckage, consuming every bit of it. “It is my avatar, a frightening messenger that furiously glares down at the object of my rage.” Say ...

After a fire rips through her loft, destroying the seven billboard-size paintings meant for her first major exhibition, a young painter is left with an impossible task: recreate the lost artworks in just three months without getting caught - or ruin her fledgling career. Homeless and desperate, she begs her way into Pine City, an exclusive retreat in upstate New York notorious for three things: outrageous revelries, glamorous artists, and the sparkling black lake where brilliant prodigy Carey Logan drowned herself.

Arabella Lane is found dead in the Thames on a frosty winter’s morning after the office Christmas party. No one is sure whether she jumped or was pushed. The one person who may know the truth is the office temp, Eleanor. Having traveled to London to escape the repercussions of her traumatic childhood in Australia, tragedy seems to follow Eleanor wherever she goes. To her horror, she has no memory of the crucial hours leading up to Arabella’s death - memory that will either incriminate or absolve her.

The victim of an unspeakable crime, an infant rises to become a new type of superhero. Unlike any that have come before him, he is not a fanciful creation of animators; he is real. So begins the saga of Robert James Austin, the greatest genius in human history. But where did his extraordinary intelligence come from, and why do so many want to destroy him? Aided by two exceptional women, one of whom will become his unlikely lover, Austin struggles against abandonment and betrayal.

Sleep. Eat. Perform. If you work in a high-stress, high-skill environment, this book is for you! The human body is a complex machine. Just like the planes that we fly, every part of it must be maintained and fueled properly in order to work as intended. A failing system is not an option when lives are on the line. The Pilot Factored explores the performance pyramid that must be catalyzed in order to reach the peak: Sleep, Nutrition, Fitness and Cognition. Here's what aviation professionals are saying: “An informative, comprehensive, applicable guide for professional pilots” - L. Harmond...

A woman slaughtered. Her husband accused. Can this military investigator stop the killer from claiming more victims? Fairchild Air Force Base. Sergeant Evelyn “Mac” McGregor strives to show she’s cut out for service. So when a gruesome crime interrupts her dreaded morning run, the dedicated career woman quickly rushes to the aid of the man found drenched in his wife’s blood. But the strong-willed Latina suspects foul play when leadership pushes for a quick conviction, stating it’s an open-and-shut case. Teaming up with a sexy Master Sergeant to track down evidence, Mac feels the ...

What happened to yesterday? Meet Elliott Murphy - a remarkable man, Senior FBI agent, a grateful husband, and a recovering alcoholic. Hey - nobody is perfect but this guy is set to become a legend. After one of his not so good days, Elliott is fighting for his life, coming out of a drunken stupor. Something he is capable of doing but rarely embraces. But one thing draws him back better than anything else - a good mystery. Especially when it involves chasing the mob who has involved an unknowing insurance executive in fraud. The one dose of adrenaline that Elliott needs. Will Elliott be able...

Rachel Waring is deliriously happy. Out of nowhere, a great-aunt leaves her a Georgian mansion in another city—and she sheds her old life without delay. Gone is her dull administrative job, her mousy wardrobe, her downer of a roommate. She will live as a woman of leisure, devoted to beauty, creativity, expression, and love. Once installed in her new quarters, Rachel plants a garden, takes up writing, and impresses everyone she meets with her extraordinary optimism. But her new neighbors begin to wonder if she might be taking her transformation just a bit too far.

The Connoisseur trails the evolution of Muhlbach, an insurance executive on a business trip in Taos, New Mexico, who develops an obsession with pre-Columbian figurines after meandering through a curio shop. Entranced yet bewildered by his sudden affinity for a little figurine, Muhlbach succumbs to his intrigue and, 30 dollars later, begins his journey as a connoisseur. With superb delivery and subtle clarity, Connell allows us to see and feel Muhlbach’s emerging mania, with its impending tension and sudden exhilaration.

Regina Hartley has had enough. The demands of life have taken a toll on her and, no longer feeling equipped to endure the strain, she decides to end it all in watery surrender. But instead of drowning to death, she finds herself being revived on shore by a concerned, handsome stranger. After saving her, the stranger refuses to leave her alone. Regina realizes she doesn’t mind his attention and finds herself more interested in what else life has to offer overall. But after saving her spirit, will the handsome stranger eventually disappear? Gabriel finds himself in the right place at the ...

Perfect for readers who crave razor-sharp suspense packed with twists, turns, and an unforgettable hero. It builds from a slow burn but quickly develops into a fast-paced edge-of-your-seat thriller that will keep you guessing until the final page. Detective James Sheldon had it all—a loving family and a solid career—but when tragedy strikes, his life spirals into a dark abyss, leaving him homeless. Just as he hits rock bottom, an astonishing £168 million Lotto win seems like his salvation. But money can’t buy safety, and soon, James finds himself facing threats far deadlier than his ...